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Rust Magenta

#966684

RGB 150, 102, 132 · HSL 323°, 19%, 49% · CMYK 0, 32, 12, 41

Rust Magenta is #966684 in HEX — rgb(150, 102, 132), hsl(323°, 19%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 12%, 41%).

Rust Magenta pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 19%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#966684

RGB150, 102, 132

HSL323°, 19%, 49%

HSV323°, 32%, 59%

CMYK0, 32, 12, 41

Decimal9856644

CSS RGBrgb(150, 102, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 19%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 2.4 · #906584

Dulux

Penelope Pink S47F6

ΔE 2.4 · #9D6986

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 3.4 · #935E7C

Behr

Mulled Wine 150F-5

ΔE 3.8 · #925F79

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 5.1 · #8E6278

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.3 · #876281

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 5.9 · #856080

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 7 · #A97698

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 7.2 · #825779

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 8 · #915D88

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 8.1 · #92576F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.6 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.4 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.3 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 19.2 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 26.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#966684

#659577

Analogous

#8F6595

#966684

#95656B

Triadic

#966684

#829565

#658295

Split-Complementary

#966684

#6B9565

#65958F

Tetradic

#966684

#958F65

#659577

#656B95

Monochromatic

#3A2733

#67465B

#966684

#B592A7

#D4BFCC

Rectangle

#966684

#957765

#659577

#658295

Compound

#966684

#95656B

#659577

#65958F

Variations

Lighter

#AB839C

#BEA4B4

#D8CBD3

Darker

#785069

#533648

#311F2A

Saturation

#84767F

#956582

#C7338E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#966684

#797C83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#966684

#707081

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#966684

#936D6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rust Magenta strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B0797E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#966684

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9D7EA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#508564

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #966684;

CSS — background

background-color: #966684;

CSS Variable

--color-rust-magenta: #966684;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rust-magenta': '#966684' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#966684] text-[#966684]

SCSS

$rust-magenta: #966684;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #966684?

#966684 is Rust Magenta, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #966684 warm or cool?

Rust Magenta reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rust Magenta?

Rust Magenta works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rust Magenta?

Rust Magenta pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rust Magenta?

You can download Rust Magenta on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Rust Magenta?

The hex code is #966684. In RGB it's 150, 102, 132, and in HSL it's 323°, 19%, 49%.

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